Drive Shaft and Axle
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Specifications
Specification
| Engine | M/T | Connection Type | Max. Allowable Angle | ||
| Outer | Inner | Outer | Inner | ||
| Gasoline 1.2 | MT | Mission # 79 | ATF #79 | 46,5° | 23° |
| Gasoline 1.4 | MT/AT | MT # 82 | ATF #82 | 46,5° | 23° |
| Gasoline 1.0 | MT | MT # 82 | ATF #82 | 46,5° | 23° |
| Diesel 1.4 | 7DCT/MT | MT # 87 | ATF #87 | 46,5° | 23° |
Tightening Torque
| Item | N·m | kgf·m | lbf·ft | |
| Front | Wheel Hub Nuts | 107,9 - 127,5 | 11,0 - 13,0 | 79,6 - 94,0 |
| Drive Shaft Seal Nut | 274,6 - 294,2 | 28,0 - 30,0 | 202,5 - 217,0 | |
| Strut Assembly with Steering Knuckle | 98,1 - 117,7 | 10,0 - 12,0 | 72,3 - 86,8 | |
| Lower Arm Ball Joint | 58,8 - 70,6 | 6,0 - 7,2 | 43,4 - 52,1 | |
| Tie Rod End Ball Joint Nut | 22,6 - 33,3 | 2,3 - 3,4 | 16,6 - 24,5 | |
| Front Caliper to Knuckle | 78,4 - 98,0 | 8,0 - 10,0 | 57,8 - 72,3 | |
| Front Disc Mounting Bolt | 4,9 - 5,9 | 0,5 - 0,6 | 3,6 - 4,3 | |
| Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt | 7,8 - 11,8 | 0,8 - 1,2 | 5,8 - 8,7 | |
| Rear | Wheel Hub Nuts | 107,9 - 127,5 | 11,0 - 13,0 | 79,6 - 94,0 |
| Rear Caliper to Torsion Beam Axle | 63,7 - 73,5 | 6,5 - 7,5 | 47,0 - 54,0 | |
| Rear Bushing to Twist Beam Axle | 49,0 - 58,8 | 5,0–6,0 | 236,1 - 43,3 | |
| Rear Disc Mounting Bolt | 4,9 - 5,9 | 0,5 - 0,6 | 3,6 - 4,3 | |
| Parking Brake Cable and Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket | 8,8 - 13,7 | 0,9 - 1,4 | 6,5 - 10,1 | |
Lubricants
| Engine | Connection | Lubricants | Quantity |
| Gasoline 1.2 (MT) | Pinion | GRB006 | 80 - 90 g |
| TJ | SH06-VX21 | 100 - 110 g | |
| Gasoline 1.4 (MT/AT) Gasoline 1.0 (MT) |
Mission (Right) | GRB006 | 80 - 90 g |
| TD (right) | SH06-VX21 | 110 - 120 g | |
| Mission (Left) | GRB006 | 80 - 90 g | |
| TD (left) | SH06-VX21 | 115 - 125 g | |
| Diesel 1.4 (MT) | Mission (Right) | GRB006 | 100 - 110 g |
| TD (right) | SH06-VX21 | 140 - 150 g | |
| Mission (Left) | GRB006 | 100 - 110 g | |
| TD (left) | SH06-VX21 | 135 - 145 g |
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
| Tool Name/Number | Illustration | Description |
| Lower Arm Ball Joint Remover 0K545-A9100 |
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Used to remove the ball joint. |
| Ball Joint Remover 09568-34000 |
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Remove the ball joint |
| Puller 09495-33000 |
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Used to remove the universal joint assembly from the drive shaft. |
| Bearing Installer Set 09495-3K000 |
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Used to install the ear-type boot band. |
| Bearing Installer Set 09495-39100 |
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Used to install the strap for the Huke-type boot. |
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Possible Cause | Countermeasure |
| Vehicle Pulling Phenomenon | Front suspension and steering defect. | Adjust or replace |
| Hub bearing burnt | Replace | |
| Vibration | Excessive wear, delamination, damage or bending of drive shaft | Replace |
| Hub bearing separation | Replace | |
| Shimmy | Improper wheel balance | Adjust or replace |
| Front suspension and steering combination | Adjust or replace | |
| Noise | Worn, damaged or bent | Replace |
| Noise at drive shaft and hub connection when driving straight, reversing or in a curve (click or squeak) | Adjust hub nut tightening or replace inner washer | |
| Noise from inside of shaft when driving in a curve (repeated knocking) | Replace | |
| Friction noise from drive shaft boots (sticky noise) | Clean and apply fluorine-based grease. | |
| Drive shaft damper damaged or burnt (rumbling) | Replace damper kit | |
| Hub nut loose | Adjust | |
| Front suspension and steering problems | Adjust or replace | |
| Disc mounting bolt loose | Adjust | |
| Hub bearing noise during driving (whirring noise) | Replace | |
| Wheel bearing delaminated, flange contact surface burnt | Replace | |
| Leakage | Grease leakage from propeller shaft boots (partially replace parts if boots leak) | Replace |
| Rust | Corrosion on non-painted surface (not a functional problem) | Explain to the customer that this is normal. |
| ABS warning lamp is on | Loosen the hub bearing sensor assembly and sensor cable. | Adjust |
| Foreign material at hub bearing sensor installation area (connector) | Cleaning | |
| Communication problem (check with KDS and erase DTC) | Adjust |
Test yourself
A quick Kia Rio YB quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.
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